• The Kia Optima is the Korean automaker's mid-size sedan model that shares many mechanical pieces with the Hyundai Sonata. This model competes against vehicles like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, but its competitive advantage is a lower price and the longest powertrain warranty in the marketplace. The 2007 Optima received a mid-cycle refresh that includes revised front and rear bumpers, a new grille and fresh headlight and taillight treatments.
  
  

Engine

• The Optima derives its power from a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, in-line, four-cylinder engine. This motor has a 16-valve DOHC design with a 3.24-inch bore, 3.68-inch stroke and a compression ratio of 10.1 to 1. Output for this powerplant is rated between 132 and 138 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and between 133 and 136 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm.
  
  

Transmission

• The standard transmission offered on the Optima LX, EX and SX trim levels is a five-speed manual. The Optima EX and SX offer an optional four-speed automatic gearbox.
  
  

Exterior Dimensions

• The Kia Optima sedan has a 2,919 lbs. of curb weight when equipped with manual transmission, while the automatic gearbox adds about 50 lbs. to the vehicle. This mid-size vehicle sits on a 102.8-inch wheelbase with a 58.9-inch front track and a 58.5-inch rear track. This vehicle's body has an overall length of 177.2 inches, width of 68.3 inches and height of 57.9 inches. The Optima offers easy maneuverability in traffic with its compact 33.3-foot turning diameter.
  
  

Interior Dimensions

• The cabin of the Optima provides 97 cubic feet of passenger space, while its trunk provides 12.2 cubic feet of trunk space. Front seat occupants are afforded 40 inches of headroom, 42.8 inches of legroom, 55.1 inches of shoulder room and 52.4 inches of hip room. Rear seat passengers are granted 38.2 inches of headroom, 35.4 inches of legroom, 53.9 inches of shoulder room and 539 inches of hip room.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• The four-speed automatic equipped Optima yields 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, while the five-speed manual model is rated at 27 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Fuel is drawn from a 14-gallon tank.
  
  

Safety

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's, NHTSA, frontal impact crash test resulted in five-star ratings for driver and passenger protection. The NHTSA's side impact and rollover tests earned this vehicle four-star safety ratings. A five-star rating is the highest awarded by the NHTSA.